eToro US Head Steps Down After Two-Year Tenure as Alain Tennekoon Takes Over

Tuesday, 02/06/2026 | 17:47 GMT by Tareq Sikder
  • Andrew McCormick departs eToro US after transition from legal role to head of US operations.
  • Previously, McCormick worked at Morgan Stanley, handling regulatory investigations following E*TRADE acquisition.
Andrew McCormick

Andrew McCormick, Head of US operations at eToro, has stepped down from his role. He announced the departure on LinkedIn. In his post, he wrote: “My time here has come to an end but I’ll forever be thankful for an unforgettable adventure.”

eToro said that Alain Tennekoon, Head of Operations and Service for eToro’s US business, will assume McCormick’s responsibilities.

eToro US Head McCormick Steps Down

Alain Tennekoon, eToro, Source: LinkedIn
Alain Tennekoon, eToro, Source: LinkedIn

Commenting on his departure, the company said: “We thank McCormick for his contributions to eToro’s U.S. business and wish him the very best in his new role.”

McCormick took on the role of Head of eToro US after Lule Demmissie stepped down as CEO of the company’s US operations. He served in the position for around two years. He was promoted into the role following his previous position as US Senior Counsel, which he held for more than two years at the firm.

He also reflected on his time at the company, saying “The work was challenging” and adding that he was “blessed to have spent the past 4.5 years with a team full of passion, integrity, and kindness.” He said he was “grateful for the lessons learned” and for “the work we did to help investors.”

Morgan Stanley to eToro Career Path

Prior to joining eToro, he worked at Morgan Stanley as Vice President, Regulatory Enforcement and Litigation Counsel for around one year and four months. In that role, he handled regulatory investigations following Morgan Stanley’s acquisition of E*TRADE.

Before that, he spent around four years at E*TRADE. He first served as Director and Associate General Counsel for just over one year, and earlier as Assistant General Counsel for nearly three years. In these roles, he worked on regulatory investigations and advised product, operations, technology, AML, marketing, and compliance teams.

He began his legal career at Eversheds Sutherland, where he worked as a Litigation and Enforcement Associate for more than six years.

eToro Expands Crypto Trading in New York

Meanwhile, eToro has expanded its crypto trading services to residents of New York, allowing users to buy and sell digital assets alongside stocks, ETFs, and options on its platform.

The move extends the company’s crypto offering to 48 U.S. states and follows approval from New York financial regulators. The company secured both the New York State BitLicense and Money Transmitter License after years of engagement with state authorities, enabling it to operate within one of the most tightly regulated U.S. markets.

Andrew McCormick, Head of US operations at eToro, has stepped down from his role. He announced the departure on LinkedIn. In his post, he wrote: “My time here has come to an end but I’ll forever be thankful for an unforgettable adventure.”

eToro said that Alain Tennekoon, Head of Operations and Service for eToro’s US business, will assume McCormick’s responsibilities.

eToro US Head McCormick Steps Down

Alain Tennekoon, eToro, Source: LinkedIn
Alain Tennekoon, eToro, Source: LinkedIn

Commenting on his departure, the company said: “We thank McCormick for his contributions to eToro’s U.S. business and wish him the very best in his new role.”

McCormick took on the role of Head of eToro US after Lule Demmissie stepped down as CEO of the company’s US operations. He served in the position for around two years. He was promoted into the role following his previous position as US Senior Counsel, which he held for more than two years at the firm.

He also reflected on his time at the company, saying “The work was challenging” and adding that he was “blessed to have spent the past 4.5 years with a team full of passion, integrity, and kindness.” He said he was “grateful for the lessons learned” and for “the work we did to help investors.”

Morgan Stanley to eToro Career Path

Prior to joining eToro, he worked at Morgan Stanley as Vice President, Regulatory Enforcement and Litigation Counsel for around one year and four months. In that role, he handled regulatory investigations following Morgan Stanley’s acquisition of E*TRADE.

Before that, he spent around four years at E*TRADE. He first served as Director and Associate General Counsel for just over one year, and earlier as Assistant General Counsel for nearly three years. In these roles, he worked on regulatory investigations and advised product, operations, technology, AML, marketing, and compliance teams.

He began his legal career at Eversheds Sutherland, where he worked as a Litigation and Enforcement Associate for more than six years.

eToro Expands Crypto Trading in New York

Meanwhile, eToro has expanded its crypto trading services to residents of New York, allowing users to buy and sell digital assets alongside stocks, ETFs, and options on its platform.

The move extends the company’s crypto offering to 48 U.S. states and follows approval from New York financial regulators. The company secured both the New York State BitLicense and Money Transmitter License after years of engagement with state authorities, enabling it to operate within one of the most tightly regulated U.S. markets.

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